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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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