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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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