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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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