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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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