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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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