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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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