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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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