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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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