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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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