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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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