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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)