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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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