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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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