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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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