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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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