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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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