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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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