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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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