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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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