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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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