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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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