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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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