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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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