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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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