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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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