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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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