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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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