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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

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