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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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