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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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