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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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