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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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