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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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