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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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