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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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