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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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