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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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