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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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