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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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