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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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