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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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