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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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