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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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