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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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