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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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