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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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