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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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