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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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