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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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