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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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