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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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