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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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