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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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