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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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