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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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