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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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