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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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