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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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