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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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