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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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