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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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