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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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