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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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