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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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