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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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