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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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