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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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