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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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