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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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