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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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