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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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