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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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