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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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