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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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