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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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