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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources