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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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