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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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