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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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