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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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