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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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