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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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