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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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