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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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