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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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