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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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