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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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