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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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