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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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