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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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