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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? 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 MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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