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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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