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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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