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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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