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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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