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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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