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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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