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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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