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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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