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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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