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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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