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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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