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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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