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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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