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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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