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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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