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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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