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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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