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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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