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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key 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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