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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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