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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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