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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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