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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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