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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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