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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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