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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition