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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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