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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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