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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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