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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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