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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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