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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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