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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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