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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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