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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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