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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled 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 MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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