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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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