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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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