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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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