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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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