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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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