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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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