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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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