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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition