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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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