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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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