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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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