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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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