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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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