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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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