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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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