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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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