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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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