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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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