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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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