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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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