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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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