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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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