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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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