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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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