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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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