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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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