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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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