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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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