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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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