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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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