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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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