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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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