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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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