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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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