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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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