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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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