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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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