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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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