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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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