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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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