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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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