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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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