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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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