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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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