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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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