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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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