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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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