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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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