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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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