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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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