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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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