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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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