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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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