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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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