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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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