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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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