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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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