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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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