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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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