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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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