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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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