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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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