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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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