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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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