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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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