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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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