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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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