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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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