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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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