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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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