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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of 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 courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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