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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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