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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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