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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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