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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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