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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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