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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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