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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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