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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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