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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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