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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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