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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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