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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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