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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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