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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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