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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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