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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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