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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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