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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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