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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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