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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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