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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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