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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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