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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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