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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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