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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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