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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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