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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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