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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education resources (OER) are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in nations all over the world to learn from well-known scholars. It is problematic to incentivize participants in online environments. The open education resources (OER) movement was the inspiration for the first MOOC classes. How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?

New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Corporate trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these thought-provoking new open education resources (OER) endeavours. Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in these MOOC classes. This open educational resources book considers guidelines for others who hope to create highly engaging MOOC-based learning experiences. To find out more please see this MOOCs Book website.