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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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