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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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