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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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