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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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