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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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