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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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