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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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