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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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