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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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