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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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