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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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