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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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