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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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