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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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