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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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