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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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