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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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