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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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