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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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