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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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