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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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