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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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