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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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