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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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