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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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