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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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