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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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