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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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