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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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