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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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