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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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