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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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