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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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