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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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