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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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