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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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