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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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