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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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