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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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