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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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