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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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