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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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