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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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