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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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