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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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