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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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