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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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