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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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