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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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