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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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