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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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