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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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