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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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