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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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