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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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