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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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