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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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