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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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