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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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