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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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