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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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