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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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