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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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