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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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