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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the 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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