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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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