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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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