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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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