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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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