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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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