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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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