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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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