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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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