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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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