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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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