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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines 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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