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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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