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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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