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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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