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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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