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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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