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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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