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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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