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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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