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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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