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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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