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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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