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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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