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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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