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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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