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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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