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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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