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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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