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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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