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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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