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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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