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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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