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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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