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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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