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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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