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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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