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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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