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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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