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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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