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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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