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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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