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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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