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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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