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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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