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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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