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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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