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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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