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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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