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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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