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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important 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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