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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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