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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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