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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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