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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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