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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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