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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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