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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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