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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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