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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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