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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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