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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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