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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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