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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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