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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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