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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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