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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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