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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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