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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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