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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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