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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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