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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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