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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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