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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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