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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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