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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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