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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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