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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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