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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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