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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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