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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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