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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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