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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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