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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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