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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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