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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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