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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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