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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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