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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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