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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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