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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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