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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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