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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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