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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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