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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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