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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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