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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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