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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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