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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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