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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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