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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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