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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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