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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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