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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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