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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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