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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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