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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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