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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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