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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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