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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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