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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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