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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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