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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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