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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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