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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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