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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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