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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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