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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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