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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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