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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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