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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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