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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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