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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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