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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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