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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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