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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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