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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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