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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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