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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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