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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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