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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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