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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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