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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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