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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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