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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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