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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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