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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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