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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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