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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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