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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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