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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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