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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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