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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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