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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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