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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. 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 control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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