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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources