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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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