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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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