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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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