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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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