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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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