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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education