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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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