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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today 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 teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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