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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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