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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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