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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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