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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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