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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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