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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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