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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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