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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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