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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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