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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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