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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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