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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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