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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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