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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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