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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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