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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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