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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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