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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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