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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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