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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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