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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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