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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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