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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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