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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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