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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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