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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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