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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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