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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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