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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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