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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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