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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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