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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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