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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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