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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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