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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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