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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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