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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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