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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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