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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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