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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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