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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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