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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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