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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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