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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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