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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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