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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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