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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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