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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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