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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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