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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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