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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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