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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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