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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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