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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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