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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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