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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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