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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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