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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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