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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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