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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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