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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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