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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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