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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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