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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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