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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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