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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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