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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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