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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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